Is this Extended Length Flash HIder LEgal in CA?

[Markasaurus]

I like the look of the XM 177 flash hider but i'm not about to chop my barrel. I have a california stag with the bullet button etc. and the as-fitted barrel and flash hider. The rear part of this one extends backwards over the barrel, its for appearance of course. Brownells also sells a bit more expensive one of a different brand, but like this one, for $34.95.

does anyone own or know anything about these flash hider/suppresors? And again are they legal?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=529331

[DanDanPumperMan]

Totally legal. It's not the flash hider length, it's the barrel length that makes a difference.

[Cokebottle]

Why would it not be legal? It's not a silencer.

The only issue is to avoid SB23 assault weapon laws, as a flash hider (of any type) is an "evil feature" and requires a bullet button and magazine capacity is restricted to no more than 10 rounds.

But the pictured FH is no more or less legal than an A2 birdcage or Smith Vortex.

[darkest2000]

the flash hider itself is not illegal. But whether it's legal to install on your rifle depends on how you configure it.

[Markasaurus]

thanks maybe i will buy it -

[FatalKitty]

you can pretty much bet that anything that makes a rifle looks like CRAP is going to be legal in CA

[IllTemperedCur]

As a side note, the original XM-177 moderator is now classified as a supressor, if I remember correctly. Part of it's purpose was to damp down the sound, although not nearly to the degree of a dedicated supressor. That was enough for ATF to step in, supposedly...

Doesn't apply to these faux-moderators, but it's an interesting bit of info.